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Kang Ji-young 강지영

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Kang Ji-young (Korean: 강지영; born January 18, 1994), also known mononymously as Jiyoung or under the stage name JY, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actress. At age 14, she rose to fame as a member of the South Korean girl group Kara, joining the group in 2008. Dubbed as "Hallyu Queens", Kara achieved mainstream success across Asia, particularly in Japan where they earned ten top-five singles on the Oricon Singles Chart, and became the first female South Korean act to perform at the Tokyo Dome. Kang left Kara in April 2014, but rejoined for the group's 15th anniversary commemorative album Move Again (2022), and subsequent concert tours (2024–2025).

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Kang Ji-young (강지영) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Sony Music Entertainment Japan.

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• Genre: K-pop
• Birth Date: January 18, 1994
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: singer, songwriter and actress
• Group: Kara
• Joined Group: 2008
• Left Group: April 2014

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